Picky Eating in Primary Care (S5 Ep. 41)

The well visit is time to screen for issues in primary care, which includes diet and nutrition.  Picky eating is a common problem that often plagues parents, especially when parenting styles or child development clashes with recommended feeding practices.  Dr. John Lyles joins The Peds NP to discuss evaluation and recommendations for feeding difficulties in primary care.  References: Boruta, M.K.R., Lyles, J., Mavis, A.M., & Morgan, S. (in press). Pediatric gastrointestinal and liver disorders. In Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health. Kerzner, B., Milano, K., MacLean, W.C., Berall, G., Stuart, S., & Chatoor, I. (2015). A practical approach to classifying and managing feeding difficulties. Pediatrics, 135(2), p. 344-353. doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-1630 Menella, J.A., & Bobowski, N.K. (2015). The sweetness and bitterness of childhood: Insights from basic research on taste preferences. Physiology & Behavior, 152(0), p. 502-507. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2015.05.015